Assistant Engineer Level 3 – Flood Risk Management

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 26 days’ annual leave

31 days after 5 years’ service

Buy up to two extra weeks’ leave

Volunteering leave

35-hour work week

Job summary

Manchester City Council is recruiting a G7 Assistant Engineer (Level 3) to join the Flood Risk Management Team in Manchester. The role focuses on providing specialist flood risk advice on planning applications and supporting drainage and SuDS considerations.

With guidance from senior officers, you will manage a caseload of planning applications, contribute to GIS data projects, and collaborate with Environment Agency, United Utilities, and GMCA partners to deliver better flood resilience.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of legislation and national standards in flood risk management.
• Excellent organisation skills and high level of initiative.
• Experience with planning applications and related assessment processes.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the role of Assistant Engineer within the Flood Risk Management team.
• Manage a caseload of diverse minor development planning applications with high-quality technical responses on flood risk and drainage matters.
• Support updating the GIS asset register with new survey information and flood risk data.
• Assist with engagement of developers for pre-application discussions and stakeholder liaison.

Skills

Organisational skills

Initiative

Communication

Education

ONC/OND in Civil Engineering or Geography

Tools

GIS

Job description

About The Role

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Closing Date & Closing time: 11.59pm, 18 September 2026
Interview Method: Face to Face
Legal Right to Work: In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement ofemployment
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action
This role is subject to -
2 References - where possible we require 3 years' history.

Qualification - See About the Candidate

Manchester is a world class city with ambitious plans for sustainable growth. Do you have the qualities to play a key role managing flood risk in this dynamic modern city?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Flood Risk Management Team.

This role will make a significant contribution to flood risk resilience and sustainable drainage in Manchester. It provides an exciting opportunity for exposure to a diverse range of challenges as an engineer of the Lead Local Flood Authority.

The role will be crucial in ensuring the highest standard development is brought forward for the city, by providing specialist advice to the Local Planning Authority on a range of planning applications.

The role will also investigate flood risk and deliver betterment for our existing communities, in collaboration with our partner authorities and stakeholders.

The responsibilities of this G7 Assistant Engineer (Level 3) will include:

• Undertake the role of Assistant Engineer / Planning Application Assessor within the Flood Risk Management team.
• With support and guidance from senior officers, they will manage their own caseload of diverse minor development planning applications, providing high quality technical responses on flood risk and drainage matters and maintaining communication with the Planning Authority.
  
• Support with updating the team GIS asset register with new survey information and other flood risk data.
  
• Support delivery of our GIS Data Screening application service including engaging with the customer and working to delivery within the formal timeframe.
  
• Assist other team members in the engagement of developers for pre-application discussions.
  
• Support the wider team to review and resolve flood risk and drainage enquiries.
  
• Support the team’s undertaking of stakeholder support and influence / negotiation with partners in other risk management authorities (such as Environment Agency, United Utilities, GMCA).
  
• Carry out a supportive role in the winning and delivery of funded projects.
  
• Support the team in revising and implementing planning policies and procedures for Technical Guidance.
  
• Assist with maintaining a close working relationship with the Planning Team and wider Highways Service.
  

Please see the Role Profile for full details of this position. Any queries can be made to [e-mail]

About the Candidate

We are seeking applications from those who are passionate and committed to making an important contribution towards flood risk management in Manchester.

This post is full time and will play an important role in supporting the team to deliver its statutory duties as Lead Local Flood Authority.

You will need a strong working knowledge of legislation and national standards, including best practice in flood risk management and SuDS, together with excellent organisation skills and a high level of initiative.

Essential requirements for the role:

Must hold or be willing to work towards ONC / OND in Civil Engineering, Geography or other relevant discipline, or,

Be able to demonstrate relevant experience of working in a related field such as the highway, planning/construction or environmental sectors.

It would be highly advantageous to have a background in Flood Risk Management and a good understanding of the technical assessment process for planning applications.

The experience below would be beneficial but is not essential:

Experience undertaking the statutory roles of a Lead Local Flood Authority, or experience of working in Flood Risk Management in the private or public sector, with a background in SuDS design or SuDS assessment for planning applications

About Us

Working for Manchester City Council is a chance to make a real difference in a diverse city that leads change and improves lives. Whether you’re supporting communities or improving public services, you’ll help create opportunities and shape a better future for everyone

Benefits we offer

• Up to 26 days’ annual leave,rising to 31 days after five years’service
• Buy up to two extra weeks’ leave
• Up to 3 days’ volunteering leave
• A 35-hour work week for full-time roles
• We review pay each year and recognise three trade unions
• TheUK’s largest local government pension scheme
• Enhanced parental and carers leave
• Employee discounts andperks
• Good Employment Charter member

For more information about working for Manchester Council, please visit Careers - Manchester City Council

Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council

Manchester City Council values equality and works to provide a fair and inclusive environment for a workforce that is as diverse as the communities it serves. We want to further increase the diversity of our workforce, in particular the number of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and disabled staff at all levels of the Council. This advert is open to all applicants, and we would particularly welcome applications from candidates identifying with one or both of those characteristics.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme

We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the recruiting panels minimum shortlisting requirement for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care.
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term condition
• Have you completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme or any MCC positive action programmes?

When You Join Us

We’re a Disability Confident Employer, offering:

• A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.
• Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice.
• A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly.

What we will need from you if you're successful

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement ofemployment.This is not arole we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.

Other relevant information

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.

For more information about the role, please ensure that you read the role profile attached.

GM Elevate Programme

If you have completed the GM Elevate( Leadership Development) Programme within the last two years, please indicate this within the 'Personal Statement' section or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.

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